Erlkönigs Töchter

This early silent film is a visual interpretation of the ballad "Erlkönig" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. It depicts the harrowing tale of a father desperately trying to save his child from the supernatural Erlking, who lures children away to their deaths. The film likely uses expressionistic visuals to convey the fear and despair of the situation.

As an extremely early silent film, specific critical reception from its release is scarce and difficult to verify through modern databases. However, its existence points to an early exploration of dark, mythical themes in cinema, likely appreciated for its visual storytelling within the limitations of the era.

• A rare glimpse into very early German cinematic attempts at mythological horror.

• Visual interpretation of a classic literary work during the silent film era.

• Likely appreciated for its atmospheric tension and expressive visuals, despite technical limitations.

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The film is named after the ballad 'Erlkönig' (The Erlking) by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, a famous literary work that has been adapted into various art forms multiple times.